Mills River Council weighs speed limit cuts, water grant, pay plan

The Mills River Town Council during its June 25 meeting considered a series of measures including adopting ordinances to reduce speed limits on town roads, applying for a Water Resources Development Grant, and updating the municipal pay plan for the upcoming fiscal year. The council also reappointed members to two boards and set a public hearing for a rezoning request in August.

Speed limit reductions considered

The council reviewed concurring ordinances with the N.C. Department of Transportation to lower speed limits on certain roads. The agenda did not specify which roads were affected. No vote was recorded; the item was listed for discussion only.

Water Resources Development Grant

The council considered a resolution authorizing an application for a Water Resources Development Grant. The grant amount and project details were not included in the agenda summary.

Pay plan update

The council discussed adopting the FY 2026-2027 Recommended Pay Plan. The plan would adjust compensation for town employees. No further specifics were provided.

Appointments and public hearing

The council reappointed Jim Foster to the Planning Board and Brandon McGaha to the Board of Adjustment. A public hearing was scheduled for Aug. 13 to consider a residential conditional zoning request (case R-26-02).

Future agenda review

In a separate procedural session later that day, the council reviewed future agenda items. According to the agenda, the council plans to adopt an updated Powell Bill Map and appoint a tax collector at its July 9 meeting. Additionally, an ETC Community Survey presentation will be given at the Aug. 13 meeting, which will also host the rezoning public hearing.

Coming up

No official upcoming meetings were listed for the next two weeks. The council has discussed holding a meeting on July 9 to address the Powell Bill Map and tax collection, but that meeting has not yet appeared on the town's published schedule.

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